Piscis

As far as i read Bangkok Post, the closure of the Camps is just one action the government will do.

Where can i find the complete "lockdown light" actions they plan to implement?

They mentioned "travel restrictions" - however, no complete "travel ban"...

Somebody knows what kind of travel will be possible during the current planned actions?

Thanks!

John

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Check your spam folder for the email. 

The printout should be accepted.

Thats what i did first... Nothing. Well, i guess the printout from their system should be ok. 

26 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

I assume they will be but you will need a printout of the confirmation email.

Never received an Email. However, i did a printout of the confirmed online appointment, incl. all details of the appointment. 

Lets see...

Previous given, existing online reservations will still be valid?

3 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Has  the penny  finally  dropped about 12  months after everyone else did  this.

+1

Well, in my case they did not accept my extension based on the Non O Visa. I went through the CoE process and got denied...

Acctually i remember very good that the first 3-4 weeks (in October 2020), when "retirees" were again allowed to apply for a CoE, the official anouncement on the embassy websites did not mention the Non O Visa (or extensions) based on retirement. They only stated Non OA (or extensions thereof) would be eligible. I took a chance with my Non O extention and was denied. LOL.

As far as i remember, the Non O based on marriage were accepeted before Non O based on retirement. but not 100% sure on that. Did your friend have a Non O based on retirement or based on marriage? At what time did he enter Thailand? 

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

If I recall correctly they allowed both the extensions and the OA visa from day one.

Yes, that is correct. As long as the extension was based on a Non OA Visa. My extension was based on a Non O Visa. That was the problem...

Next week i will apply for my 365 days extension and a ME Re-Entry permit. Doing so i will be again in my July-July extensions... which suits my future plans best... and hopefully no need for the 400/40K insurance, which is basically useless, as my german privat health insurance covers me worldwide, but would not be accepted by Thai IO for an extension based on a Non OA Visa... which sucks...

In the first 3-4 weeks the Non O was not on their list to receive the CoE. I acctually applied using my Non O extension and was denied... a few weeks later, at the same day i entered Thailand on my new Non OA Visa, they added the Non O (and extensions) LOL...

When i applied this time for my CoE in April, i used only my older extension to stay and ME Re- entry Permit. No problem at the embassy, received CoE within a few days.

At immigration at Suv. Airport, the IO spotted both, the Non OA VISA and the still valid extension to stay/ME Re-Entry permit. He showed me both and i told him to use the valid Extension to stay/Re Entry permit. He confirmed twice, as this seemed not common to him, however, he replied: "no problem". I explained to him that i wanted to continue on my Non O based extension to stay and do not wanted to continue with the OA.

There where two IO at my desk and for both that seemed to be OK...

Well, that all goes back to October 2020.

I was outside Thailand. In my passport i had an extension of stay based on a previous issued Non O (R) and a valid ME Re- Entry permit.

However, this extension based on a Non O was at that time not eligible to receive a CoE. Thai Consulate recommended applying for a Non OA. Which i did and received it two weeks later - no big deal... 

I entered Thailand on that Non OA Visa. Left Thailand again in March this year.  

Now i am back in Thailand (however, have to leave before October again... for personal reasons). But i did not use my Non OA Visa. I used my Non O extension to stay and ME Re-Entry permit. Reason: I intented to apply for an extension of stay on that existing extension based on my older Non O (R). Why i wanted to do that?

Three reasons:

1. Dont need the 400/40K health insurance like the Non OA (at least at the moment...)

2.  My existing Non OA expires 05. Nov. 21. I might not be able to enter again before...

3. July is more suitable for me for making future extensions...

However, if things will change within the upcomming months, i might change my plan, try to re enter Thailand before Non OA Visa expires and go the OA route...

Thanks!

John

Thank you very much guys!

At the moment i am in Thailand on an extension of stay based on a previous issued Non O (R). Permission to stay ends July 13th.

However, i still have a Non OA Visa in my Passport, valid from Nov 6 2020 to Nov 5 2021. I could use that VISA for my next entry...

I was just evaluating what would be my best option to stay in Thailand. Keep my Non O extension by extending year by year, OR keeping my Non OA alive by doing as i requested in my OP, by using the OA Visa for my next entry and applying for a ME RE permit based on that Visa...

I tend to keep my Non O extention alive... and just forget the Non OA...

I have a question regarding a Non OA Visa, issued for reason of Retirement.

Lets say i have a Non OA Visa, valid from Nov.6 2020 to Nov.5 2021. Lets say i would enter Thailand on November 01. 2021. Upon entry, i would get a stay permission for one year - correct?

So i COULD stay for that whole year in Thailand and COULD apply for an extension to stay, lets say 30-45 days before my permission to stay expires - correct?

BUT: If i want to leave Thailand, lets say in January 2022 and want to return a couple of weeks later. Would it be possible to apply for a ME Re-Entry permit, before i leave Thailand to enter within the granted 1 year period to stay?

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The sandbox is not related to domestic travel for Thais or non Thais.

She will need either a negative covid 19 test or have at least one vaccination to fly to Phuket.

Yes, this is how i see it, too. And this seems to be the official statement. 

However, for me it is still not clear if there has to be a certain amount of time after receiving the vaccine untill one can fly domestic from BKK to HKT. We are not talking about sandbox requirements here i guess.

1 hour ago, Caldera said:

 

The minimum time is 14 days. If she's been vaccinated more recently than that, she would need a negative test to show.

That is what we are thinking too. However, the official statement do  not mention those two weeks. She will get AZ. And according the info posted above, there is no timely min. limit between vaccination and flight...

OK, just to make it clear:

I am already in BKK, ASQ finished. I was vaccinated with BioNtech in Germany. Second shot was June 1st. So for me it should be OK to fly BKK-Phuket just using my vaccination.

My gf will get her first shot this week. We will fly 8-10 days after her AZ shot to Phuket.

My question was: is there a minimum time she has to wait before she flies to Phuket using her vaccinaton status? 

I am confused. Above you said Test OR Vaccination when flying domestically to Phuket...

That is how i understand the regulation. Now you say have to get Test before and after departure when flying domestic to Phuket, even when vaccinated?

On 6/19/2021 at 1:57 AM, ubonjoe said:

To enter Phuket they must have a recent covid 19 test or have proof of being vaccinated. That is the only requirement.

Thanks Joe!

Is there any timeframe the vaccine has to be applied before the flight to Phuket? My gf will get her AZ shot this week, and we are planning to fly to Phuket (from BKK) first weekend of July. So there will be about 8-10 days betwen her AZ shot and our flight.

Or will she need a Test as well...?

Cannot find any information about that...

I am already vaccinated with BioNtech. So for me should be no problem.

Thanks!

John

Thank you guys! Yes, it is BKK, CW.

John

My extension of stay (based on a Non O Visa / Retirement) will expire on July 13th. 

I am planning to do the next 365 Days extension AND the ME Re-Entry Permit on the same day.

What would be the best approach to do that? I do have all papers ready, as far as i can prepare them in advance.  In COVID19 times, would it be best to make an online appointment for the extension and AFTER i received the extension go to get a new que number for the ReEntry permit?

Or would it be possible to do both at the same IO?

Where can i find the online registration link?

Thanks a lot!

John

As mentioned before:

What will happen if i am not in Thailand at that date i have to show there is still the required balance in my Passbook? Would they exept that argument just because the exit/entry stamp in my Passport? Would i have to show up immigration after i return to Thailand to proof funds? If i get a multi Entry Re-Entry permit, should i explain the upcomming not possible funds report upon gettingt that Re-Entry permit?

Or would it be excepted from the IO if i send my spouse to the IO, so she can show them that the required funds are still there?

I am very confused on how to handle that situation. If i know my next stay in Thailand would be less than 3 months, does it makes sense at all to enter on that exsiting Re-Entry permit?

Thanks!

John

Thanks guys. But Thai red cross have requirement be in country for min. 6 month...

I arrived Nov. 12th.

John

Looking for a place to donor blood in BKK, best in Rhamkhanghaeng area. Any idea where to go?

Thanks!

John

I guess most of the relevant press doesnt even know there are two different kind of Visa for retirement...

John

28 minutes ago, EricTh said:

@Piscis

 

Since when Non-O retirement are allowed into Thailand? Can you please give a link please?

 

You can go to the MFA website, choose your RTE/RTC and the type of Visa you have/wish to apply for on the dropdown list.

https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/

John